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How to replace the gearbox oil on Fiat Panda

Model: Fiat Panda 169, MK 2 - Years 2003-2012
Part: Transmission

This guide shows how to replace the gearbox oil on a Fiat Panda: position your car on a column lift or jack and raise it to a comfortable height for disassembly. To change the gearbox oil, you need to unscrew the bolt located under the chassis with a socket wrench as shown in the video. Once the bolt is removed, let the oil drain into a container. Prepare to re-screw the bolt on the gearbox with the wrench, then top up with the appropriate oil. Finally, test the correct operation of the gearbox (operate the gear lever).

Updated on 4 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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